New Plymouth Boys’ High School lockdown: Teen referred to Youth Aid over alleged threat

Home / New ZealandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·12 Nov, 2026 03:44 AM2 mins to read‌New Plymouth Boys’ High School students were in lockdown for four hours on Tuesday. Video / SuppliedA teenager has been referred to Youth Aid after an alleged threat that saw New Plymouth Boys’ High School locked down for four hours.The threat on Tuesday morning sparked a major police response, including the Armed Offenders Squad. Cordons were set up, and students AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.